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Ben Cruachan Guest House

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. The room was very comfortable and cozy, equipped with everything necessary for a short stay. The breakfast was also very generous, other than delicious. However, the best part was the owner's hospitality and kindness.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,085 reviews
Price from
1,053 lei
per night

Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking

Prestonfield, Edinburgh

Featuring garden views, Roost Hill Guest House - Free Parking offers accommodation with patio, around 2 km from Arthurs Seat. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Really clear advance info from Alia on access to Roost Hill, buses etc. She was super-helpful & kind during the stay, with prompt replies to queries. Spotless room, with careful, creative attention to making it attractive, welcoming & comfortable. Shower room well designed in a compact space. Plenty of tea/coffee on the hospitality tray with extras available on a help yourself basis. Excellent value for money & the room is smarter than many that charge more! We were in Edinburgh for The Fringe & usually stay in the city centre but prices were so high this year we chose to stay a little further out & use the bus. Roost Hill was in a fantastic location for this - the no 33 bus is so close by it was as easy as being further into the city, & it runs 3x per hour, is reliable & tickets are only £2 a single for any distance, it seemed. The location was great for the city centre, & the hospitality & presentation of Roost Hill were excellent. We were able to leave bags safely when we arrived very early, & leave them securely at the end of our stay & return to collect them later so it was very convenient. Alia is doing a great job at Roost Hill - thank you!

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9
Superb
293 reviews
Price from
816 lei
per night

The Hedges 5 stars

New Town, Edinburgh

The Hedges features accommodation situated 1.4 km from the centre of Edinburgh and offers a garden and a terrace. This 5-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The property is close to popular attractions like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close. The hosts were brilliant 👏 room comfortable spotlessly clean. In city centre. The wee dram left for us to enjoy

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9.4
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
2,487 lei
per night

Lauderville guest house

Newington, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and only 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh, Lauderville guest house features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 2.7 km from Royal Mile and 2.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 2.5 km from National Museum of Scotland. Lovely little breakfast. Everything you need for a good start to the day. Simon was very helpful and gave us many tips what to visit/what to do.

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9.3
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
834 lei
per night

Sheridan Guest House 4 stars

Edinburgh

Housed in a historic building, Sheridan Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Edinburgh, 1.5 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. This 4-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests. The property is a calm oasis, with a gorgeous garden and beautiful art pieces from around the world on every floor. The furnishings are very tasteful and enhance the Georgian design. Our breakfasts were a highlight,and some of the best we’ve had. Rowena is a masterful cook and baker (her sourdough homemade bread is addictive). Her husband Tom gave us great suggestions on where to go and eat. We wished we had more time to try everything on his list!

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9.6
Exceptional
241 reviews
Price from
1,287 lei
per night

Straven Guesthouse

Portobello, Edinburgh

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Straven Guesthouse provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 100 metres from Portobello Beach and 5.7 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Royal Mile is 5.9 km from the guest house and Edinburgh Waverley station is 6.3 km away. Chris and Sinead are the best kind of hosts you could ever come across. They are extremely kind and helpful and always willing to give recommendations. They serve a super delicious breakfast with plenty of options to choose from. It’s a real pleasure staying at their place.

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9.7
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
673 lei
per night

Falcon Crest Guest House 3 stars

Edinburgh

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Falcon Crest Guest House is located in Edinburgh, 2.8 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 2.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. Edinburgh Waverley station is 3.4 km away and Edinburgh Castle is 3.7 km from the guest house. very nice family atmosphere, nice owners supporting guests, good English breakfast providing vitality for the whole day

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9
Superb
344 reviews

Ashcroft Farmhouse

East Calder

Set in East Calder and only 16 km from Murrayfield Stadium, Ashcroft Farmhouse offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Offering a garden, the property is located within 16 km of Edinburgh Zoo. EICC is 18 km from the guest house and National Museum of Scotland is 19 km away. Super friendly landlady. Nice room, comfortable bed, good shower, excellent breakfast, private parking. We wanted to stay the night somewhere out of the hussle & bustle of Edinburgh and this was the perfect location. We asked for advice on somewhere to eat in the evening and she suggested "The Grapes Village Pub" nearby in East Calder. It was cosy, had friendly staff, and the best pub meal we've had for a longtime.

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9.4
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
737 lei
per night

Whitecroft B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, within 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium and 16 km of Edinburgh Zoo, Whitecroft B&B features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 km from EICC, 19 km from National Museum of Scotland and 19 km from The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Castle is 20 km from the guest house and Hopetoun House is 20 km away. Lorna was an amazing host. In general, accommodation around Edinburgh is quite expensive so we found this place which was relatively affordable compared to other places and had a high rating. It is a house-turned-b&b, has 3 small rooms and a nice small dining room. Everything was super clean and Lorna was the friendliest host we have ever met. She gives you a small form to fill every night to get your breakfast preferences and time to eat. Her cooking is lovely. Definitely recommend her full Scottish breakfast with Haggis. She cooked the best haggis out of the 3 restaurants we tried. The only downside was that the place is quite far from the city (45 min bus ride - take X27) and there is only one bus that goes there but if you catch it and don't mind the travel time, it is definitely worth a stay.

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9.2
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
568 lei
per night

Glenarch House

Dalkeith

Set 1.1 km from Butterfly & Insect World, Glenarch House is in Dalkeith and features a garden and a terrace. The accommodation is 2.1 km from the Dalkeith Country Park.

This double room features a bathroom with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV is offered. Very beautiful house and garden

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9
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
878 lei
per night

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